YEARLY HIGH
36.9830 AOA
YEARLY LOW
33.3717 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
35.5321 AOA

2012 LTL to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LTL to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 29, valuing the pair at 36.9830. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 33.3717.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.6113 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.4970 to the December average rate of 36.3944, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 36.9830 was down 7.79% compared to the 2011 peak of 40.1058, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LTL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 184,915 AOA
2011 Average 188,551 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 166,858 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,056.66 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

36.6081
34.0442
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL to AOA Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 35.7258, compared to 35.3384 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3875 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.7258
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.3384

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 2.3109 AOA (High: 36.4888 / Low: 34.1779). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6270 AOA (High: 36.2248 / Low: 35.5978).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.3109
October Spread (Stable) ±0.6270

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.9438 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9438

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 36.3886) against the same month in 2011 (average: 36.7538), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3651 (-0.99%).

2012 Avg (February) 36.3886
2011 Avg (February) 36.7538

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 36.3121 34.8364 35.4970
February 36.9830 35.8930 36.3886
March 36.7958 35.9041 36.3411
April 36.7680 35.9128 36.2599
May 36.4888 34.1779 35.3161
June 34.9875 34.0613 34.5522
July 35.1843 33.3717 34.4201
August 34.7671 33.9210 34.2579
September 36.2631 34.7462 35.5626
October 36.2248 35.5978 35.8825
November 35.9962 35.1248 35.5126
December 36.7884 35.8780 36.3944